Praline Pumpkin Pie
- 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 unbaked pastry shell (10 inches)
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
- Additional chopped pecans, optional
- In a small bowl, combine the pecans, sugar and butter; press onto the bottom of pie shell. Prick sides of pastry with a fork. Bake at 450u0b0 for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350u0b0.
- For filling, combine the eggs, sugar, flour and spices in a large bowl; stir in pumpkin. Gradually add cream. Pour into pastry shell. If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans on top. Bake at 350u0b0 for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/praline-pumpkin-pie/ (may not work)